Overland Car Sets Endurance Record On Hard Indianapolis Course
The Overland stock car, after 6,452 miles in 168 hours on frozen Indiana roads, set a record in a race against the clock on the Indianapolis speedway. Driven by four amateurs in shifts of two hours, the car traveled 1,000 miles in less than a day, then added miles in later road use, proving its stamina on brick pavement and rough conditions.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Inianapolis
Speed Test Sets New Car Benchmark in Night Run
A light car powered with two spotlights completed a dramatic 1000 mile relay in under 24 hours, proving stamina and economy can unite on American highways. The test, observed by Hoosier Motor Club officials in Cedar Rapids, showcased extreme speed with muffler open and 168 hour endurance, highlighting the era’s automotive innovation and endurance.
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Union of Economy
Scroggin
Hoosier Motor Club
Cedar Rapids - Republican
Two Big Land Deals From Martin and Jackson Counties
The week opens with land transfers as Wm. Bridgerton traded a 200 acre farm in Martin county and a 155 acre tract in Jackson county to Mr. McKee of Hutchinson Minnesota for a good section in Renville county at 262 50 per acre. August Dieterich’s quarter section in Nevada township sold for 287 50 per acre to the Hanson Land Co. of Jackson Minnesota in exchange for a 296 acre parcel in Steel county Minnesota at 250 per acre.
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Martin County
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Jackson County
Hanson Land Co
Jackson
Steel County
Erichsen
Emmetsburg
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